Dorot Presents: Armchair Travel to Southern Africa with Elizabeth Szekeres Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 am Elizabeth will take us on a journey to Southern Africa. There will be lions, birds, elephants, giraffes, and much, much more. We will see landscapes, wildflowers and a bit of the human side of this amazing part of the world. […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here), Jack Kugelmass, MSW, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
The Joy of Baking Cheesecake for Shavuot Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 pm Holy Blossom Brotherhood is calling on our members for a special mitzvah! We are organizing a baking session to provide treats for the Erev Shavuot Dessert Reception. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a total novice, all are welcome. Ingredients are provided—just bring […]
Let’s Talk About Dying: The Before, During and After Co-taught by Rabbi Splansky and Cynthia Good Thursdays, May 7, 14, and 21, 1:00 pm (in-person & online) May 7: Before May 14: During May 21: After In these three hybrid sessions, we will study a curated selection of texts to explore how we prepare for […]
Congregational Dinner In Honour of our Confirmands and Teen Leaders Thursday, May 21, 6:00 pm Join us for this special evening starting with a delicious dairy dinner celebrating the confirmands […]
Erev Shavuot Service and Confirmation 5786 Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm Festival tefilla will be led, in part, by the confirmation class of 5786. Join us as we celebrate Matan […]
Tikun Leil Shavuot with Professor Robert Gibbs Thursday, May 21, 8:00 pm NOT “Thou Shalt Not”: The Grammar of Laws According to Rabbinic tradition, The Ten Commandments were given and received […]
Our Bikkurim: Shavuot Baby Blessing Friday, May 22, 10:00 am There is no better day to celebrate the newest members of our community than Shavuot, the festival of Torah, revelation, […]
Shavuot Yom Tov and Yizkor (Memorial) Service Friday, May 22, 10:00 am A morning rich with meaning as we receive Torah anew. We celebrate Baby Blessings, welcoming the newest members […]
Shavuot Holy-Day Fun Breakout Rooms! For 0-12 year olds Friday, May 22, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (approx) Bring the whole family to Shavuot Yom Tov services, and have your children experience our fun […]
HBTogether Ukulele Group Sundays, 10:30 am The HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and […]
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